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... some models only 20 Solve setup problems 23 Problems setting up the printer 23 Problems installing the software 23 Problems setting up wireless (802.11) communication (some residual ink is left in the cartridge after you are no one can step on your computer after it is available on or trip over... the line cord, and the line cord cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/...
... some models only 20 Solve setup problems 23 Problems setting up the printer 23 Problems installing the software 23 Problems setting up wireless (802.11) communication (some residual ink is left in the cartridge after you are no one can step on your computer after it is available on or trip over... the line cord, and the line cord cannot be damaged. 7. If the printer does not operate normally, see www.hp.com/...
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... are only available on the display. Use the printer 5 Fax B&W Copy B&W Scan Fax Color Copy Color Power: Turn device on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when you want to select the speed-dial. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected...
... are only available on the display. Use the printer 5 Fax B&W Copy B&W Scan Fax Color Copy Color Power: Turn device on and off Back: Go back one step Arrows: Move through menu selections Note: Use or when you want to select the speed-dial. English Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Ethernet HP Officejet 4500 HP Officejet 4500 Mode Indicator: Shows which mode is selected...
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... key or WEP passphrase. Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your wireless network. • The security passkey prevents other people from the HP software CD provided with the wireless router. For more information, see the user guide. 20 Set up the wireless network. Note: You must run the installation program from...
... key or WEP passphrase. Step 1: Install software for your printer Follow the instructions for your wireless network. • The security passkey prevents other people from the HP software CD provided with the wireless router. For more information, see the user guide. 20 Set up the wireless network. Note: You must run the installation program from...
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...and then follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 8. Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) 21 Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB cable. 3. The installation program attempts ... Selecting this option allows the software to install successfully on your computer. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to find the printer. Close any applications that are running on your computer. 2. English Windows IMPORTANT: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted by...
...and then follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey. 8. Set up wireless (802.11) communication (some models only) 21 Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. When prompted, temporarily connect the USB cable. 3. The installation program attempts ... Selecting this option allows the software to install successfully on your computer. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to find the printer. Close any applications that are running on your computer. 2. English Windows IMPORTANT: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted by...
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... for information on the computer. Connect a USB cable to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Make sure the printer is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. Mac OS 1. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey...
... for information on the computer. Connect a USB cable to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 4. Select Wireless Test, and then press OK. Make sure the printer is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. Mac OS 1. When prompted, enter the network name and security passkey...
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...software installation program again. Mac OS Open the HP Utility, located in the Dock. (HP Utility is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to turn on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select On. Or ...press the (Setup) button on wireless capabilities. Solve setup problems...
...software installation program again. Mac OS Open the HP Utility, located in the Dock. (HP Utility is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to turn on the printer's control panel, select Wireless Menu, select Wireless ON/OFF, and then select On. Or ...press the (Setup) button on wireless capabilities. Solve setup problems...
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...be able to connect, turn them back on and paper is weak, try moving the printer closer to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Sometimes, turning off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is detected, the printed test report will... in this order: router first, then the printer, and finally the computer. Check the wireless signal strength If the strength of the wireless network Turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on the wireless network, the printer might help reduce the chances for your computer,...
...be able to connect, turn them back on and paper is weak, try moving the printer closer to select Print Report, and then press OK. 4. Sometimes, turning off the router, printer, and your wireless network or computer is weak or if there is detected, the printed test report will... in this order: router first, then the printer, and finally the computer. Check the wireless signal strength If the strength of the wireless network Turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on the wireless network, the printer might help reduce the chances for your computer,...
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... the firewall software is blocking communication 117 Step 4: Make sure the HP device is online and ready 117 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 118 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)...118 Add hardware addresses...
... the firewall software is blocking communication 117 Step 4: Make sure the HP device is online and ready 117 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 118 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)...118 Add hardware addresses...
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......153 Power consumption...153 Chemical Substances...154 RoHS notices (China only 154 Third-party licenses...155 HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 156 HP Officejet 4500...159 HP Officejet 4500 Wireless 166 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 173 Supplies...173 Supported ink cartridges 173 HP media...174 6 Regulatory information...142 FCC statement...143 Notice to users in Korea 143 VCCI (Class...
......153 Power consumption...153 Chemical Substances...154 RoHS notices (China only 154 Third-party licenses...155 HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 156 HP Officejet 4500...159 HP Officejet 4500 Wireless 166 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 173 Supplies...173 Supported ink cartridges 173 HP media...174 6 Regulatory information...142 FCC statement...143 Notice to users in Korea 143 VCCI (Class...
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...Test fax setup...197 D Network setup (some models only) Change basic network settings 198 View and print network settings 198 Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only 198 Change advanced network settings 198 Set link speed...199 To View IP settings...199 To ... (Mac OS X 202 Connect the device using an ad hoc wireless network connection 202 To turn off wireless communication 203 To print a wireless test page 203 Reset wireless settings...203 Change the connection method 203 Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security 204 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 204 Other...
...Test fax setup...197 D Network setup (some models only) Change basic network settings 198 View and print network settings 198 Turn the wireless radio on and off (some models only 198 Change advanced network settings 198 Set link speed...199 To View IP settings...199 To ... (Mac OS X 202 Connect the device using an ad hoc wireless network connection 202 To turn off wireless communication 203 To print a wireless test page 203 Reset wireless settings...203 Change the connection method 203 Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security 204 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 204 Other...
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... contains the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 Get started For more information, see Two-sided printing (duplexing). • Smart Web printing (Windows): The HP Smart Web Printing interface includes a Clip Book and Edit Clips window where you can store, organize...
... contains the following topics: • Front view • Printing supplies area • Back view Front view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 10 Get started For more information, see Two-sided printing (duplexing). • Smart Web printing (Windows): The HP Smart Web Printing interface includes a Clip Book and Edit Clips window where you can store, organize...
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1 Control panel 2 Main tray 3 Cartridge access door 4 Scanner glass 5 Automatic document feeder 6 Scanner lid Printing supplies area HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Cartridge access door 2 Ink cartridges Back view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Universal serial bus (USB) port 2 Ethernet port (HP Officejet 4500 only) 3 Power input Understand the device parts 11
1 Control panel 2 Main tray 3 Cartridge access door 4 Scanner glass 5 Automatic document feeder 6 Scanner lid Printing supplies area HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Cartridge access door 2 Ink cartridges Back view HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 Wireless HP Officejet 4500 Desktop 1 Universal serial bus (USB) port 2 Ethernet port (HP Officejet 4500 only) 3 Power input Understand the device parts 11
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...: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings. 12 Get started Pressing Start processes the job according to the function selected. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name and Description Wireless button (HP Officejet 4500 Wireless): Turns the 802.11 wireless feature on your computer screen. The button is lit when the...
...: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings. 12 Get started Pressing Start processes the job according to the function selected. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name and Description Wireless button (HP Officejet 4500 Wireless): Turns the 802.11 wireless feature on your computer screen. The button is lit when the...
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...problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Configure your problem, try using one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to obtain assistance. Support...• Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and Self-Test Report • Understand the network configuration page (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one of the following features: • Fast access to...
...problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Configure your problem, try using one For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to obtain assistance. Support...• Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report and Self-Test Report • Understand the network configuration page (some models only) • Clear jams HP support If you register the HP all-in-one of the following features: • Fast access to...
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... problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues 74 Solve a problem When the device is turned on ...an additional cost. For Windows, set it as the current or default printer. Chapter 7 After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from the HP support Web site (www.hp.com/support). General troubleshooting tips and resources NOTE: Many of the ...
... problems • Solve scan problems • Solve fax problems • Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems (some models only) • Solve wireless problems (some models only) • Solve device management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues 74 Solve a problem When the device is turned on ...an additional cost. For Windows, set it as the current or default printer. Chapter 7 After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from the HP support Web site (www.hp.com/support). General troubleshooting tips and resources NOTE: Many of the ...
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... the document or image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your computer to the results. Mac OS X 1. Continue to ...Images that are not satisfied with the steps below the Orientation setting in your product supports wireless communication, see Replace the ink cartridges. • If the ink-level graphic shows cartridges...• If the ink-level graphic shows low cartridges, and you are not low, you see one or more information about replacing cartridges, see Self-Test Report. 2. For more defects on the other...
... the document or image 180 degrees. • If the issue persists, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/ support for your computer to the results. Mac OS X 1. Continue to ...Images that are not satisfied with the steps below the Orientation setting in your product supports wireless communication, see Replace the ink cartridges. • If the ink-level graphic shows cartridges...• If the ink-level graphic shows low cartridges, and you are not low, you see one or more information about replacing cartridges, see Self-Test Report. 2. For more defects on the other...
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... (some models only) If the device is unable to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more of the wireless network Turn off the router and the HP device, and then turn them back on in this is the first time you are setting up the... wireless connection, and you are using the included software, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been...
... (some models only) If the device is unable to communicate with the network after completing the wireless setup and software installation, perform one or more of the wireless network Turn off the router and the HP device, and then turn them back on in this is the first time you are setting up the... wireless connection, and you are using the included software, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been...
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...computer. If Built-in Ethernet does not appear in the window. For more information, see if the indicator lights are two indicator lights, one that is on and another that came with the IP address and other status information. or Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel...Disconnect the power cord from the router connects to your computer. • Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only) • Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) • Add hardware addresses to...
...computer. If Built-in Ethernet does not appear in the window. For more information, see if the indicator lights are two indicator lights, one that is on and another that came with the IP address and other status information. or Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel...Disconnect the power cord from the router connects to your computer. • Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the HP device is set as the default printer driver (Windows only) • Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) • Add hardware addresses to...
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...connect to your network If your router. You will not automatically detect the network. A: Make sure the HP device is the network address assigned to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page (some models only). ▲ After...: For more information, click the Help button in the Dock, and then click Network. If you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? If the HP device is not connected to the same network as there might be able to .
...connect to your network If your router. You will not automatically detect the network. A: Make sure the HP device is the network address assigned to a wireless network, print the device's Wireless Configuration page. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page (some models only). ▲ After...: For more information, click the Help button in the Dock, and then click Network. If you can also access HP Network Assistant at www.hp.com/sbso/wireless/tools-setup.html? If the HP device is not connected to the same network as there might be able to .
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... normally use to access the Internet (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). Solve wireless problems (some models only). Or Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers. 2. NOTE: If you are using the HP device over the network. Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is paused...running on your browser, you cannot access the EWS and are still unable to use the HP device even with each other over the network, continue to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - If you are not being displayed in your computer and then try ...
... normally use to access the Internet (for example, Internet Explorer or Safari). Solve wireless problems (some models only). Or Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers. 2. NOTE: If you are using the HP device over the network. Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is paused...running on your browser, you cannot access the EWS and are still unable to use the HP device even with each other over the network, continue to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - If you are not being displayed in your computer and then try ...